Placidochromis Koningsi
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Koningsi (Placidochromis koningsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 119 and 123 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Diagnosis: head length 36.6-38.1 %SL; snout length 33.5-34.5 % head length; lower jaw length 33.5-34.5 % head length; outer oral teeth unicuspid; no inner oral tooth rows; premaxillary pedicel length 30.6-30.6 % head length; cheek depth 23.7-25.1 % head length; lachrymal depth 21.6-22.0 % head length; orbital width 41.5-42.9 % head width; lower pharyngeal dentition enlarged and molariform; body depth 38.8-39.6 %SL . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Koningsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Placidochromis Koningsi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Placidochromis Koningsi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 119 - 123 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, only known from Nkhotakota in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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